Tag: health care

House to Vote on Republican Health Care Bill Offering ACA Alternatives

The U.S. House will vote on a Republican health care bill proposing alternatives to the Affordable Care Act, focusing on premium reductions, increased competition, and subsidy reforms.

House Republicans Unveil Alternative Health Care Plan as ACA Subsidies Near Expiration

House Republicans propose a new health care package focusing on association health plans and pharmacy benefit manager reforms as ACA enhanced subsidies expire at year-end, sparking debate on bipartisan support and market impacts.

Senate Fails to Extend ACA Tax Credits Amid Calls for Bipartisan Health Care Reform

Senate votes down ACA tax credit extension, prompting renewed calls for bipartisan reform to address health care costs and insurance market challenges.

U.S. Senate to Vote on ACA Tax Credit Extension Amid Expiration Deadline

U.S. Senate faces crucial vote on extending ACA COVID-era tax credits or shifting funds to health savings accounts, creating uncertainty for millions of Americans.

Senate Republicans May Not Counter Democrats on ACA Tax Credit Extension

Senate Republicans consider not offering a counterproposal to Democrats' Affordable Care Act tax credit extension, reflecting division and potential bipartisan talks on health care subsidies.

Jonathan Gruber on U.S. Health Care Costs, Disparities, and Policy Challenges

MIT's Jonathan Gruber discusses America's $5 trillion health-care spending, disparities in access, the role of public research funding, and policy challenges including the ACA and vaccine misinformation.

Senate HELP Committee Examines Rising Health Care Costs and Affordability Solutions

Senate HELP Committee addresses rising health care costs, exploring bipartisan reforms focused on affordability, Premium Tax Credits, and patient-centered solutions.

US Congress Faces Funding Bill Deadlock Over Health Care Subsidies

The US Congress is locked in a funding bill impasse over health care subsidies and security funding, risking a government shutdown before September 30.

Federal Cuts to Medicaid and ACA Will Raise Costs, Increase Uninsured

New federal law cuts $911B from Medicaid and ACA, increasing uninsured rates and insurance premiums. State budgets and hospitals face rising uncompensated care costs.

Texas Ranks Among Lowest States for Health Care Access and Affordability

Texas ranks in the bottom five U.S. states for health care access and affordability, with the highest uninsured rates and limited physician availability, impacted by recent federal policy changes.